FAA Boosts Infrastructure Funding at 71 U.S. Airports

The agency is awarding $110 million in grants for projects aimed at improving safety and capacity. Is your airport on the list?

Kimberly Johnson

Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 01:09 PM ET

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The latest round of grants include projects for taxiway improvements, aircraft rescue, firefighting and snow removal equipment. [Credit: iStock]

Key Takeaways:

The FAA is awarding $110 million in grants to 71 U.S. airports to enhance safety and capacity.
These grants will fund various infrastructure projects, including taxiway improvements, aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment, and snow removal gear.
The funding originates from the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program, which is supported by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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FAA is awarding a new batch of grants for airport infrastructure projects aimed at improving safety and capacity at 71 U.S. airports, it announced Wednesday.

Projects include taxiway improvements, aircraft rescue, firefighting and snow removal equipment.